Southwoods Park – West Des Moines, Iowa

Southwoods Park is a hidden gem – there is a short paved trail that loops around a natural wildflower area with lots of birds. A dirt nature trail goes off from the paved one, down a few flights of wood stairs and connects to a shallow creek bed. There is easy creek splashing access here, you can see more specific details about how to get into the water in this post.

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Name: Southwoods ParkAddress: 350 S. 35th Street West Des Moines, IA 50265Type: Places to hike and places to take a walkBathrooms: NoShade: Yes, partially shaded trailPlayground:NoTrails: Yes, paved and dirtWater: Yes, creekOther notes: 9 hole disc golf course, nature/hiking trails, natural waterfall. There is easy creek splashing access here, you can see more specific details about how to get into the water in this post.Official Website: http://www.wdm.iowa.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/48/1433DSMOF Blog posts: